Since my son started kindergarten there's been LOTS of questions about how things grow. I found answering these types of questions are way more helpful with visual aids. So I started the basic explanations of life cycles with a few figurines from Safari Ltd Safariology Science: Life Cycles.

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I first learned about Safari Ltd during Toy Fair NY 2013 and was really impressed with the quality of the figures. All figures are made hand painted and made as true to life as possible. So I was happy to received two sets from the Life Cycles line and used those to teach my son how animals grow.

The Life Cycle of a Frog Set ($9.99) shows the five steps in the growth an amphibian. My son was amazed to "see" the eggs and different stages a frog grows through before becoming an adult frog.

The Life Cycle of a Ladybug ($9.99) shows how a tiny egg turns into a red and black spotted ladybug. My son was very excited to play with a bug stage.

All the figures in the Life Cycle line were so detailed and well made. That really helped my son understand that this really happens to real animals. Using these Safari Ltd figures, I was able to answer his question and give him some fun "toys" to continue his growing discoveries.

In addition to figures feature plants, animals, and insects, this year new additions include Beetle, Ant and the Evolution Of Man. So if your child is curious about science and how things grow, then I recommend you introduce them to Safari Ltd.